scholarly journals The importance of considering internal audit as a decision-making by top-management of an agricultural company

2020 ◽  
Vol 6 (3) ◽  
pp. 123-136
Author(s):  
Miloš Jokić
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Internal Control ◽  
Internal Audit ◽  
International Standards ◽  
Top Management ◽  
Internal Auditing ◽  
Internal Auditors ◽  
Agricultural Enterprises ◽  
Agricultural Enterprise ◽  
Valid Information

The top management's decision-making in an agricultural enterprise should be based on valid information gathered within the enterprise itself. Collecting timely business information is done daily by all sectors of the enterprise. Merely improving the security of information gathering and the safety of all parts of the enterprise is a task performed by trained internal control and internal audit personnel in the company, appointed by top management. In performing their duties on a regular basis, internal auditors should apply procedures and methodologies that are consistent with International Standards on the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing in their work. The aim of the paper is to emphasize the importance of implementing the adopted methodology of work of internal auditors in agricultural companies. The author points out those standards that are in line with best audit practice should be applied in internal audit work. The contribution of the study authors is to emphasize the importance of applying the internal audit profession in the regular operation of agricultural enterprises, which is in line with the general objective of improving the regular business operation.

scholarly journals Audit Internal dan Efektivitas Pengendalian Intern Penjualan

2018 ◽  
Vol 3 (3) ◽  
pp. 1-11
Author(s):  
Radhi Abdul Halim Rachmat ◽  
Ivan Gumilar Sambas Putra ◽  
Ii Halilah
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Statistical Analysis ◽  
Internal Control ◽  
Descriptive Analysis ◽  
Internal Audit ◽  
Management Decision ◽  
Internal Auditors ◽  
Management Decision Making ◽  
Operational Activities

Sales activity plays an important role and needs to be controlled because it affects to the revenue. Sales control requires sales analysis that reveal undesirable developments need to be corrected. Internal Auditors who are not directly involved in operational activities can, therefore, assess all activities. Internal Auditors also provides objective information regarding sales data that will be the basis for management decision making. The purpose of this study is to: determine whether the internal audit on sales activities conducted by the company has been done adequately; determine whether the internal control over sales has been implemented effectively; and determine the role of internal audit in supporting the effectiveness of internal control sales. The authors perform hypothesis testing by doing descriptive analysis and statistical analysis. Based on the results, the effectiveness of internal control can be explained by the Internal Audit role of 63.2%.

scholarly journals ДОКУМЕНТУВАННЯ РЕЗУЛЬТАТІВ ДІЯЛЬНОСТІ ВНУТРІШНЬОГО АУДИТУ БАНКУ

2019 ◽  
pp. 54-60
Author(s):  
О. М. Долінська
Keyword(s):  
Internal Control ◽  
Internal Audit ◽  
Evidence Base ◽  
International Standards ◽  
Practical Significance ◽  
Basic Material ◽  
Professional Judgment ◽  
Internal Auditor ◽  
Internal Auditors ◽  
Audit Evidence

The article deals with the need to document of an assurance engagement of internal auditors of the bank and the organization of this process by the internal audit department. The purpose of the research is to analyze the latest requirements for documenting the results of the internal audit work in accordance with the International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing. The object of research – the documents of an assurance engagement of internal auditors. The methods used of the research: analysis and synthesis, induction, methods of scientific knowledge. The hypothesis of research: a professional judgment is formed on documented provides receiving audit evidence for individuals who use an assessment of the activities of the internal audit department for specific purposes. The statement of basic material: the results of the analysis identify the documents used by the internal auditor to substantiate the findings of the audit findings. On the basis of the organization of the documentation process, the documents that selected to the implementation of an assurance engagement of internal auditors at each stage of the internal audit are selected and grouped. The originality and practical significance of the research is to develop of documents that will improve the organization and execution of an assurance engagement of internal auditors and will provide an evidence base for the results in the audit report. Conclusions of the research. Established that the implementation of documentation provides receiving audit evidence for the development of recommendations for decrease of risk and risk management, improving the system of internal control of banking activities and promoting the improvement of governance.

A IMPORTÂNCIA DA AUDITORIA NO PROCESSO DECISÓRIO DAS ORGANIZAÇÕES

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (209) ◽  
pp. 1-14
Author(s):  
Verônica de Lima Oliveira
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Organizational Structure ◽  
Internal Control ◽  
Business Management ◽  
Internal Audit ◽  
Decision Making Process ◽  
Internal Auditing

The general objective of this paper is to discuss the importance of internal auditing in the decision making process of organizations. Concepts of auditing, auditing processes, internal control, the decision making process in organizations and the importance of auditing in this process, maintaining close connections between auditors and other company employees, were addressed. The purpose of internal auditing is to improve the process and unify the internal language, seeking to assess information so that it is reliable, adequate, complete, and secure. The internal audit also presents itself as an activity that seeks to assess threats and opportunities, highlighting its strengths and weaknesses and defining its own strategic guidelines aimed at business management. At the end of this study, it was verified that internal auditing contributes to the decision making process, and that its function is of extreme importance in the organizational structure, by providing a vision for training and theoretical and practical grounding to administrators and other users of this instrument.

scholarly journals The Effects of Interaction between Internal Auditor and Audit Committee on Fraud Detection in Malaysia

2018 ◽  
Vol 7 (4.38) ◽  
pp. 1338
Author(s):  
Sunita Lylia Hamdan ◽  
Nahariah Jaffar ◽  
Ruzanna Ab Razak
Keyword(s):  
Financial Reporting ◽  
Internal Control ◽  
Audit Committee ◽  
Specific Interaction ◽  
Fraud Detection ◽  
Internal Audit ◽  
Internal Auditing ◽  
Internal Auditor ◽  
Internal Auditors ◽  
External Auditors

This study aims to examine the effect of interaction between internal auditor and audit committee on fraud detection in Malaysia.  Specific interaction is firstly; audit committee approving the appointment of chief audit executive, the evaluation of chief audit executive, the dismissal of chief audit executive, the internal audit budget and the internal audit plan or program.  Secondly, audit committee’s involvement in reviewing internal auditor’s work specifically; providing input for the internal audit plan, reviewing the results of internal auditing related to financial reporting, reviewing the results of internal auditing related to internal control, reviewing the results of internal auditing related to compliance with laws and regulation, reviewing the internal audit involvement in management responses to internal audit suggestions, reviewing the difficulties or scope restrictions encountered by internal auditors and reviewing the coordination between internal auditors and external auditors.  Survey questionnaires were mailed to internal auditors attached to 782 companies listed on Bursa Malaysia’s main market. The results of this study suggest that involvement of audit committee in approving chief audit executives’ matters is insignificant on internal auditors’ contribution to fraud detection.  However, audit committee’s involvement in reviewing internal auditors’ work significantly influence the internal auditors’ contribution in fraud detection.       

The Development of Internal Auditing as a Profession in the U.S. During the Twentieth Century

2017 ◽  
Vol 44 (2) ◽  
pp. 47-67 ◽  
Author(s):  
Susan Parker ◽  
Lynn A. Johnson
Keyword(s):  
Professional Identity ◽  
Internal Control ◽  
Self Regulation ◽  
Internal Audit ◽  
Professional Community ◽  
Internal Auditing ◽  
Internal Auditor ◽  
Business World ◽  
Internal Auditors ◽  
The Impact

ABSTRACT This paper traces the development of internal auditing from the standpoint of its professional identity. The question of how internal auditors have historically seen themselves bears on how they function as integral parts of internal control systems, and may help researchers formulate future empirical studies of internal auditing. Over the years, the self-perception of the internal audit profession's function has varied greatly. Internal auditing has lived, to some extent, in the shadow of the public accounting profession, while struggling to achieve public recognition, status in the business world, and a defined role separate from that of an internal monitor, subsidiary to the external auditor. While there have been many changes in terms of the formation of a professional community, belief in the importance of the work, and the growth of a system of self-regulation, the demands of various constituents and the desires of internal auditors for professional status have led to a persistent struggle to define the appropriate functions and organizational placement of internal audit. This struggle continues up to the present time. Several things stand in the way of a complete professional identity for internal auditing. Internal auditing cannot lay claim to a clearly defined role that is uniquely its own. The internal audit function (IAF) does not own a skill set or knowledge base that is not shared by the external auditors. The impact on the ability to distinguish the internal auditor from the external consultant is detrimental to the profession. Neither has the internal auditor been able to attain complete autonomy. While the IAF now reports to the Board of Directors or its audit committee more frequently than in the past, its continuing strong connection with management hinders its ability to be truly self-determining. On the other hand, the contributions that internal auditors make to their organizations are very real, and the lack of an externally mandated role allows them to be utility players. For management, the availability of a utility player who can provide internal consulting or assistance that saves overall compliance costs is valuable, as is the ability for boards to rely on an IAF with a deep knowledge of the organization.

scholarly journals External and internal auditors’ perceptions on compliance with internal audit standards and practices: Spirit versus letters?

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (3) ◽  
pp. 31-45
Author(s):  
Mohamed Hegazy ◽  
Marwa Farghaly
Keyword(s):  
Financial Reporting ◽  
Emerging Market ◽  
Internal Audit ◽  
International Standards ◽  
Internal Auditing ◽  
Internal Auditors ◽  
Listed Firms ◽  
External Auditors ◽  
Body Of Knowledge ◽  
The Status

This paper investigates differences between the external auditors’ (EA) and the internal auditors’ (IA) perceptions of the degree of usage and compliance with the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) International Standards for the Professional Practices of Internal Auditing (Standards) by internal audit departments. The research uses survey-based questionnaires sent to IAs and EAs of the listed firms registered in an emerging market and included interviews with individuals involved in the internal auditing function (IAF) and EAs. The survey analyzes issues relating to IAF compliance with IIA standards summarized in the Common Body of Knowledge Database (CBOK). Social identity and stakeholders’ theories are used to explain the development of the research hypotheses in relation to IAF. The research indicates that the rates of conformance for the selected individual standards vary significantly among respondents. The findings provide evidence that there are low levels of interactions between IAs and EAs in emerging markets. This study is considered among the first that surveys the status of the use of the professional IIA standards in listed firms in an emerging economy. It also investigates the importance of ensuring that the “spirit” of the IIA standards is adhered to rather than the mere compliance with their “letters”. The paper emphasizes the gap still existing in practice between IAs and EAs in relation to their interactions, communication, and cooperation to enhance the quality of the IAF activities and related financial reporting. The research study relied on a sample of companies to investigate the level of compliance with IIAs standards and selected a limited number of the IIA standards for usage and compliance assessments.

scholarly journals Audit Internal dan Efektivitas Pengendalian Intern Penjualan

2018 ◽  
Vol 3 (3) ◽  
pp. 1
Author(s):  
Radhi Abdul Halim Rachmat ◽  
Ivan Gumilar Sambas Putra ◽  
Ii Halilah
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Statistical Analysis ◽  
Internal Control ◽  
Descriptive Analysis ◽  
Internal Audit ◽  
Management Decision ◽  
Internal Auditors ◽  
Management Decision Making ◽  
Operational Activities

Sales activity plays an important role and needs to be controlled because it affects to the revenue. Sales control requires sales analysis that reveal undesirable developments need to be corrected. Internal Auditors who are not directly involved in operational activities can, therefore, assess all activities. Internal Auditors also provides objective information regarding sales data that will be the basis for management decision making. The purpose of this study is to: determine whether the internal audit on sales activities conducted by the company has been done adequately; determine whether the internal control over sales has been implemented effectively; and determine the role of internal audit in supporting the effectiveness of internal control sales. The authors perform hypothesis testing by doing descriptive analysis and statistical analysis. Based on the results, the effectiveness of internal control can be explained by the Internal Audit role of 63.2%. Aktivitas penjualan memegang peranan penting dan perlu dikendalikan karena dari aktivitas inilah akan terbentuk pendapatan. Pengendalian penjualan memerlukan analisis aktivitas penjualan yang mengungkapkan perkembangan yang tidak diinginkan dan harus dikoreksi. Kedudukan Auditor Internal yang tidak terlibat langsung dalam aktivitas operasional memungkinkan mereka menilai semua aktivitas perusahaan. Audit Internal juga memberikan informasi yang objektif menyangkut keakuratan data penjualan yang akan dijadikan dasar pengambilan keputusan manajemen. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui apakah: pelaksanaan audit internal yang dilakukan perusahaan atas aktifitas penjualan telah terlaksana secara memadai; pengendalian intern atas penjualan telah dilaksanakan secara efektif; dan untuk mengetahui peranan audit internal dalam menunjang efektivitas pengendalian intern penjualan. Pengujian hipotesis dilakukan dengan analisis deskriptif dan analisis statistik. Berdasarkan hasil penelitian dapat diketahui bahwa efektivitas pengendalian internal bisa dijelaskan oleh peran Audit Internal sebesar 63,2%.

scholarly journals Assessment of Internal Auditing Position in the Private Sector in Nigeria: An Applied Study

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (3) ◽  
pp. 4-13
Author(s):  
Abdulkadir Madawaki ◽  
Aidi Ahmi ◽  
Halimah @ Nasibah Ahmad
Keyword(s):  
Private Sector ◽  
Internal Control ◽  
Stock Exchange ◽  
Internal Audit ◽  
Essential Elements ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Internal Auditing ◽  
Public Attention ◽  
Internal Auditors ◽  
External Auditors

The significance of quality internal auditing has received serious attention in both regulatory and public attention in recent years. Essential elements of organisation internal auditing are competency, independence, quality of work performed, risk-based internal audit, internal control activities and coordination between internal and external auditors. The objective of this study is to examine the position of these quality attributes of IA in the Nigerian private sector following the recent regulatory changes. The survey questionnaire was personally administered on internal auditors using a sample of ninety-seven organisations listed on the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) to collect information for the period December 2018 to July 2019. The findings show that all the variables are free from multicollinearity and the results of the descriptive statistics of mean and standard deviations provide that all the respondents seem to agree with the statements regarding the variables. Finally, the paper provided limitation of the study and direction for future research.

scholarly journals THE ROLE OF INTERNAL AUDIT IN THE FIGHT AGAINST CYBER CRIME

2020 ◽  
Vol 20 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Zdravko Todorović ◽  
Boris Todorović ◽  
Darko Tomaš
Keyword(s):  
Internal Control ◽  
Cyber Security ◽  
Internal Audit ◽  
International Standards ◽  
Security Requirements ◽  
Cyber Crime ◽  
Global Business ◽  
Research Results ◽  
Internal Auditors ◽  
The Impact

The internet is constantly changing the way we live and conduct business. Global business surroundings impose all organizations across to have a secure digital infrastructure for fighting against cybercrime. Cyber crime is on the raise in this decade. Cyber crime is a criminal activity that is focused against compromising security of information systems in enterprises, in order to acquire certain profits, or to incur damage, theft or loss. Types of cyber crime include theft, evasion, or using information in order to unlawfully obtain profits from them. This paper will present certain information about cyber crime and most common types of it. According to international standards for internal audits, internal auditors are authorized for fight against fraud, which means authorization for fight against cyber crime. Main purpose of this paper is to find model for organizing internal audit for purpose of fighting cyber crime. Therefore, it is necessary to determine: internal audit standards that your organization must adhere to in fight against cybercrime, identify security requirements for standards, determine the goals, risks and security policy of the organization, raise employee awareness of the dangers of cybercrime, involve top management in the orbit against cybercrime, conduct employee training on data security and the like. Cyber security is basically about managing future risk, and requires insight into current and future vulnerabilities and how to prevent or reduce them, the likelihood of threats and costs associated with potential outcomes, and how to mitigate them. Internal auditors must be aware of impending regulatory changes based on IIA standards (The International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing) related to computer security. Internal auditors should understand the impact of cyber threats on the organization. In particular, they should include this in their internal audit plan based on the risk of cybercrime. Internal auditors should have a strong partnership with the CIO (Chief Information Officer) and CISO (Chief Information Security Officer), for the sake of a trusted advisor in the fight against cybercrime. Internal auditors should provide an independent overview of the cyber security strategy. Modal will be based on COSO (The Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission’s) Internal Control — Integrated Framework and will feature five core principles: 1) creating control environment for fighting against cyber crime, 2) risk assessment for cyber crime, 3) projecting and implementing activities for fighting against cyber crime, and 5) monitoring activities. Research results will show new scientific facts and knowledge about methods for fighting cyber crime worldwide. Managers and internal auditors will have practical benefit from research results for implementing cyber crime prevention programs.

scholarly journals Peran Satuan Kerja Audit Internal Dalam Mendeteksi Fraud Pada Perbankan Syariah Di Indonesia

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 180-189
Author(s):  
Rito Rito ◽  
Mulyaning Wulan ◽  
Adityo Ari Wibowo
Keyword(s):  
Professional Practice ◽  
Audit Committee ◽  
Internal Audit ◽  
Financial Statements ◽  
International Standards ◽  
Top Management ◽  
Internal Auditing ◽  
Unit Of Work

Sharia Banking in Indonesia continues to strive to be able to maintain transparency and prevent fraud. The audit committee is a tool for the board of commissioners to help maintain the professionalism of the bank. Also Internal Audit or Unit of Work of Internal Audit (SKAI) in Sharia banking is needed to ensure that the company is operating in accordance with the Bank's Regulations and operational standards owned by each bank. Based on the International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing, internal audit has a consulting and assurance role. Therefore, internal audit must have the skills, professional, independent and objective in carrying out its role. As one of the roles of assurance, internal audit can detect fraud. Fraud is an act of cheating that can be done by many groups, ranging from employees to top management that can harm the stakeholders. Several factors cause fraud, namely arrogance, competence, opportunity, pressure and rationalization. Types of fraud that can occur are corruption, misuse of assets, manipulation of financial statements and cybercrime.

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